Philippines is very rich in culture that makes it stand-out from other countries. Annually, major activities and festivals is celebrated which signifies triumph, bountiful harvest and jubilation in every part of the country. We focused here the upcoming events from February to December 2013 for the schedule, celebration and major highlights of the festivities.Panagbenga Festival: Baguio City, February 1-March 3, 2013First on our list is the Panagbenga Festival which is now on their 18th year with a theme“A Blooming Odyssey.” Panagbenga, which translates to "a season of blooming" is the most visited celebration of Baguio City and considered one of the best in the Philippines.

Aside from the Hot Air Balloon competition, The Breitling Jet Team is scheduled to fly their acrobatic supersonic jets, with the exception of Friday, February 22. More info here.

38th International Bamboo Organ Festival: St. Joseph Parish Church, Las Piñas City, February 21-27, 2013This annual event is handled by the Bamboo Organ Foundation, Inc., a non-stock non-profit organization founded to preserve and maintain the historic Bamboo Organ.The Foundation organizes the annual International Bamboo Organ Festival held at the Las Piñas Church which has its mark in the international music scene with many foreign artist and musicians participating the event.

Photo: Bamboo Organ Festival 2013

Schedule of Activities: February 21 (Thursday) - Gala NightFebruary 22 (Friday) - ConcertateFebruary 23 (Saturday) - Concert under the treesFebruary 24 (Sunday)- Evening of Organ MusicFebruary 26 (Tuesday) - Evening of Chamber MusicFebruary 27 (Wednesday) - ConcertateSibugsay Festival in Zamboanga Sibugay, February 21-27, 2013Sibugsay is a Subanen term and is a combination of two verbs: sibug, which means to move forward, and bugsay, which means to paddle.Series of activities have been prepared with emphasis on pro-ecology. It inludes fluvial parade and annual paddle racing to raise environmental community consciousness; street-dancing competitions based on the annual theme connected to Sibugay concept; cultural presentations and exhibits intended for cultural preservation.Sibug-Sibug Festival in Zamboanga Sibugay, February 26, 2013The Festival is marked by colorful ethnic dancing and rituals in celebration of good harvest. The ethnic dancing depicts good harvest, wedding and healing rituals.Caracol Festival in Makati City, February 27, 2013The Festival is initiated by the Makati Government to promote the conservation of ecology. The festival is participated mostly by students representing different schools. Participants are dressed in colorful animal costumes.Paraw Regatta Festival in Iloilo, March 3, 2013The Paraw regatta is a race among seafarers on colorful sailboats called Paraws in the straits between Guimaras Island and the city of Iloilo. From a simple boat race, it transforms into a festival of various activities.

Photo: Paraw Regatta Festival 2013

Kaamulan in Bukidnon (Ethnic Cultural Festival of Bukidnon) in Bukidnon, March 10, 2013
“Kaamulan” is from the Binukid word “amul” which means “to gather”. It is a gathering of Bukidnon tribespeople for a purpose. It can mean a datuship ritual, a wedding ceremony, a thanksgiving festival during harvest time, a peace pact, or all of these put together.

Crowd-drawing events such as the Motocross, Off-road Competition, Rodeo, Amateur Boxing, Invitational Basketball Tournament, Adventure Races, concerts, and several others are roped into the festivity. Garden Show, Food Fest, Kaamulan Bazaar, Agri-fair, and Livestock Show are among main highlights.

Araw ng Dabaw Festival Davao City, March 16-17, 2013

Photo: Araw ng Davao 2013

Davao celebrates its birthday in a grand gala fashion befitting the largest city in Mindanao. The Araw ng Dabaw festivities come complete with a jam-packed, seven-day schedule of trade fairs and cultural presentations. There''s also a colorful civic-military parade and a citywide beauty pageant, featuring the smartest, most charming ladies this side of the islands.

Pak'kaat Kallo in Magpet, Cotabato, March 25-31, 2013Pak'kaat Kallo is an annual festival in celebration of bountiful harvest of Manobo Tribe in Magpet, Cotabato held every Lenten Season.

Cutud Lenten Rites in Cutud, Pampanga, March 29, 2013The San Pedro Cutud Lenten
Rites is a Holy Week re-enactment of Christ’s Passion and Death complete with a
passion play culminating with the actual nailing of at least three flagellants
to a wooden cross atop the makeshift Calvary.

Photo: Cutud Lenten Rites Pampanga 2013

Moriones Festival in Boac, Magpoc, Marinduque, March 31, 2013
Moriones is an annual festival in the province of Marinduque that signifies Holy Week starts from Palm Sunday and ends on Easter Sunday.

Photo: Moriones Festival Marinduque 2013

The main attraction of the festival is the Morions, those having mask and imitates biblical Roman soldiers.

Coming Up...Mudpack Festival in Negros Occidental, June 15-16, 2013Parada ng Lechon in Balayan, Batangas, June 24, 2013Pintados/Kasadyaan Festival in Tacloban City, June 29, 2013Sandugo Festival in Bohol, July 1-31, 2013Kadayawan sa Dabaw in Davao City, August 17-18, 2013Penafrancia Viva La Virgen Festival in Naga City, September 21, 2013Lemlunay (T'Boli Tribal Festival) in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, September 16-18, 2013Hermosa Festival in Zamboanga, October 12, 2013Lanzones Festival in Camiguin, October 19, 2013Masskara Festival in Bacolod City, October 19-20, 2013Higantes Festival in Angono Rizal, November 23, 2013Giant Lantern Festival in San Fernando, Pampanga, December 21, 2013Mark your calendar now and get ready for the festival you want to go with. We will update this post for schedule of activities, and other important details for each festivities. Bookmark this page now, Like Us on Facebook and Follow @mysummitexpress on Twitter.